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- England struggled to create chances, while Brazil had several earlier chances to score
- Three Lions will be sweating on the fitness of Kyle Walker, who went off injured
- Endrick secured the victory for Brazil, making history in the process with a 1-0 win
Real Madrid-bound forward Endrick created history on Saturday as he became the youngest male player to score at Wembley in a 1-0 win over England.
At the age of 17 years and 246 days, Endrick came off the bench to score the winning goal, securing his place as the youngest-ever male goalscorer at Wembley.
Vinicius dashed past Harry Maguire to receive a high pass over the England defence, making his way towards the goal.
Despite his attempt to slot it past Jordan Pickford, the Real Madrid star's shot went straight to the goalkeeper.
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However, the rebound fell to Endrick, who swiftly tapped it into an empty net, securing Brazil's 1-0 victory in the friendly match.
This goal against the Three Lions also solidified Endrick's position as the fourth youngest goalscorer for the Selecao, following Pele, Edu, and Ronaldo.
Endrick is set to join Real Madrid ahead of the 2024/25 season, with his official signing scheduled for July once he turns 18.
Dorival Junior's team will face Spain in their next international friendly on Tuesday at Real Madrid's home stadium, Santiago Bernabeu.
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Sports Brief reported on Endrick having mostly Madrid players in his ultimate player build but snubbed fellow South American superstar Lionel Messi despite previously idolising him.
He had Cristiano Ronaldo and Toni Kroos as his ultimate player, including Kylian Mbappe, whom Los Blancos have had eyes on for years.
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Sports Brief also reported on Endrick picking his preference between Cristiano Ronaldo and Ronaldo Nazario ahead of his major move to Real Madrid.
Despite his Brazilian roots, Endrick surprised many by favouring the Portuguese star when faced with the choice between Cristiano and Ronaldo Nazario.
The two namesakes left an indelible mark on Real Madrid. Despite playing in different eras, their respective impacts in the white jersey remain unmatched.